Naima Melinda Mattsson is a Swedish footballer who plays as a defender. She represents Sweden at the youth international level.
Melinda comes from a family with deep footballing roots; she is the younger sister of teammate Thindra Mattsson.
Melinda is one of the youngest players in professional Swedish football, having made her senior breakthrough for IK Uppsala at just 15 years old.
Melinda is a student at a local sports-focused gymnasium in Uppsala, where she balances her education with elite training.
She is frequently seen training alongside her sister Thindra, with whom she shares a close competitive bond.
She has been called up to Swedish youth national team camps for her age group, recognized as one of the country's top defensive prospects.
| Elitettan Runner-up (2025) | 1× |
| Promotion to Damallsvenskan (2025) | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2025
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present
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IK Uppsala | 5 | |
| International Stats | |||
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2024
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2025
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Sweden U15/U16 | 2 | |